Dinkar Srivastava points out that unlike global powers that separate nuclear deterrence from territorial disputes, Pakistan dangerously links its nuclear policy to Kashmir — calling it both a “nuclear flashpoint” and an “unfinished agenda of partition.” Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJoKR7K0IEk

Dinkar Srivastava explains that Pakistan’s “strategic depth” theory, proposed by former ISI chief Hamid Gul, was flawed from the start as even Pakistani officials later admitted it lacked any real military logic. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJoKR7K0IEk

Dinkar Srivastava reveals that despite Jinnah’s August 11, 1947, speech promising a secular Pakistan, he later assured the Muslim Brotherhood that Pakistan would be based on Sharia, exposing the speech as a tactical move rather than a genuine vision. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJoKR7K0IEk

Dinkar Srivastava highlights that despite nuclear asymmetry, China has successfully deterred both the US and Russia, contrasting this with Pakistan’s historical obsession with parity, rooted in pre-partition ideological claims. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJoKR7K0IEk

Dinkar Srivastava explains that the renewed US-Pakistan engagement is driven by strategic interests related to Iran, not South Asia or Kashmir, as often portrayed in Indian media. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJoKR7K0IEk

In this conversation, Hindol Sengupta engages with Ambassador Dinkar P. Srivastava, former diplomat, author, and an expert on Pakistan and Iran, delving into the complexities of Pakistan's ideologies, strategies, and interests. They explore recent developments in Pakistan's foreign relations, particularly with Saudi Arabia, and the implications of these relationships on regional stability. The discussion also covers the historical context of Pakistan's national unity, the misguided belief in strategic depth concerning Afghanistan, and the ideological foundations laid by its founding leaders. The conversation culminates in an analysis of Pakistan's nuclear strategy and its evolving relationship with the United States, highlighting the intricate interplay of ideology and geopolitics. You can read Ambassador Srivastava's book here - https://www.amazon.in/Pakistan-Ideologies-Dinkar-Prakash-Srivastava/dp/9361316745 Chapters - 0:00-0:45 Opening 0:59-5:26 Recent developments in Saudi Arabia-Pakistan relations 6:33-9:17 The misguided belief behind Pakistan’s Afghan strategy 10:19-15:17 The fragile state: Pakistan’s union and its troubled regions 16:10-17:53 Jinnah, Ideology and the Muslim Brotherhood 18:42-23:47 The role of religion in shaping Pakistan’s identity and politics 24:36-27:10 Pakistan, nuclear deterrence and the mirage of parity 27:45-30:59 Renewed US-Pakistan engagement: history repeats itself? 31:00-31:44 Closing #india #pakistan #imrankhan #interview #explorepage #foreignaffairs #globalorder #hindolsengupta

Danny Orbach highlights Hamas’s use of civilians as human shields hiding in hospitals, schools, and tunnels, and disguising fighters in civilian clothes which explains why Israel targets certain locations and civilians within the context of this strategy. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz0Gp-Y_Koo&t=417s

Historian Danny Orbach draws a parallel between Nazi Germany and Gaza, arguing that Hamas is a political force that emerged from within Gaza, not an external occupier. He notes the absence of anti-Hamas protests or condemnation of the October 7 atrocities, instead pointing to widespread celebrations in Gaza, the West Bank, and the Palestinian diaspora. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz0Gp-Y_Koo&t=417s